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@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ The "Primary" and "Percent Power" labels are made with a Rotex 880 label maker;
 
 The "Roentgens" gauge is more of a challenge. The pictures above show my modified Simpson model 49 VU meters. The original in the movie was a real Roentgens meter from a CP95 radiac. Such devices are hard to find, let alone one with the correct Simpson meter. The CP95 was built over a long period of time and they used meters from different manufacturers (QVS, Specialty Assy, etc).
 
-There are a lot of Simpson meters that look similar - yet not identical - to what was seen in the movies. However: One - quite important - issue is that hardly any Simpson meters are illuminated. Non-illuminated meters have a front that is 7mm thinner than the fronts of illuminated models, the glass is closer to the dial, and, as a result, the movie-accurate "Empty" light and the red pointer won't fit. _A solution for this problem - in shape of an "extension ring" that is put between the case and the original front, elevating the front by 7mm - is in the works and will be available soon (possibly spring 2025). This extension is required to fit the "Empty" light and the red pointer as described below. It will also allow for easily illuminating a non-illuminated Simpson meter model x9. (The screws required for the enclosure with the extension ring installed are UNC 3-48 1/2" with a suitable flat head)_
+There are a lot of Simpson meters that look similar - yet not identical - to what was seen in the movies. However: One - quite important - issue is that hardly any Simpson meters are illuminated. Non-illuminated meters have a front that is 7mm thinner than the fronts of illuminated models, the glass is closer to the dial, and, as a result, the movie-accurate "Empty" light and the red pointer won't fit. _A solution for this problem - in shape of an "extension ring" that is put between the case and the original front, elevating the front by 7mm - is available on special request from [CircuitSetup](https://circuitsetup.us/); if you have a 3D printer available, you can make one [yourself](hardware/extension_ring). This extension is required to fit the "Empty" light and the red pointer as described below. It will also allow for easily illuminating a non-illuminated Simpson meter model x9. (The screws required for the enclosure with the extension ring installed are UNC 3-48 1/2" with a suitable flat head)_
 
 A word on Simpson model numbers: Their main model number means mainly "case style", not "specific type of meter". "Model 49" therefore only means "4.5 inch case", but not whether this is a VU meter, a voltmeter, or what not:
 
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ A movie-accurate dial as well as "Empty" label is in the [faces-labels](https://
 
 #### Model 29/39/49/59/79 conversion details
 
-With the red pointer mounted, and the aforementioned extension ring in place, the front's inside looks like this:
+With the red pointer mounted, and the aforementioned [extension ring](hardware/extension_ring) in place, the front's inside looks like this:
 
 [<img src="hardware/img/roeitw6.jpg">](hardware/img/roeitw6_l.jpg)
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ Note that the TCD's firmware must be up to date for BTTFN. You can use [this](ht
 
 ![BTTFN connection](img/family-wifi-bttfn.png)
 
-In order to connect your Dash Gauges to the TCD using BTTFN, just enter the TCD's IP address or hostname in the **_IP address or hostname of TCD_** field in the Dash Gauges's Config Portal. On the TCD, no special configuration is required. Note that you need TCD firmware 2.9.1 or later for using a hostname; previous versions only work with an IP address.
+In order to connect your Dash Gauges to the TCD using BTTFN, just enter the TCD's IP address or hostname in the **_IP address or hostname of TCD_** field in the Dash Gauges's Config Portal. On the TCD, no special configuration is required.
   
 Afterwards, the Dash Gauges and the TCD can communicate wirelessly and 
 - play time travel sequences in sync,
diff --git a/hardware/README.md b/hardware/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 This folder contains
 - dial faces/labels
+- STL file for Simpson meter extension ring
 - electronics information
 - info on the enclosure.
 
diff --git a/hardware/electronics/README.md b/hardware/electronics/README.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ To have [JCLPCB](https://jlcpcb.com) make your board:
 
 #### Things requiring manual selection:
 1) L1, L2, L3: Only ONE of those three can be placed on the board since they share the same space. Choose one, deselect the others.
-2) CN5SW-A and CN5SW-B are mutually exclusive. -A is an [S2B-XH-A-1](https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Wire-To-Board-Connector_JST-S2B-XH-A-1-LF-SN_C163035.html) header (for example: LCSC part number C163035), -B a [2510 KK](https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Wire-To-Board-Connector_HCTL-HC-2510-2AW_C2982041.html) header (For example: LCSC part number C2982041). Choose one. To use this board to replace a "legacy" board, use the -B version.
+2) CN5SW-A and CN5SW-B are mutually exclusive. -A is an [S2B-XH-A-1](https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Wire-To-Board-Connector_JST-S2B-XH-A-1-LF-SN_C163035.html) header (for example: LCSC part number C163035), -B a [2510 KK](https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Wire-To-Board-Connector_HCTL-HC-2510-2AW_C2982041.html) header (For example: LCSC part number C2982041). Choose one. To use the board to replace a "legacy" board running digital gauges, use the -B version.
 
 #### Unmatched or "shortfall" parts:
 1) HDR1 and HDR2 are [19-pin 2,54mm pitch 8.5mm high female headers](https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Female-Headers_CONNFLY-Elec-DS1023-1x19SF11_C7509529.html) for the NodeMCU ESP32 dev board. You might have to source and solder them on yourself. For example: LCSC part number C7509529 or C2932678. If you can't get them for 19 pins exactly, get some longer ones and cut them off.
diff --git a/hardware/extension_ring/PlutoniumMeterRing_08.stl b/hardware/extension_ring/PlutoniumMeterRing_08.stl
diff --git a/hardware/extension_ring/PlutoniumMeterRing_09.blend b/hardware/extension_ring/PlutoniumMeterRing_09.blend
diff --git a/hardware/extension_ring/README.me b/hardware/extension_ring/README.me
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
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+These files were created by a third party, I have not personally tested for dimensions.
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+This "ring" elevates the front of a non-illuminated model x9 Simpson meter in order to make room for the Empty light and the red pointer, and it allows for easily adding illumination.
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+Required screw type for the meter's enclosure with the extension ring installed: UNC 3-48 1/2" with a suitable flat head.
